Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Ford Escape | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.1 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 174.7 in | 10.2 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 71.1 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 67.7 in | -16.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3254 lb. | 201 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.4 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 56.6 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.6 in | -41.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 39.2 in | -6.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 55.9 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -77.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.7 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -24.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -61.6 ft3 |
2014 BMW i8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cadillac ELR's rear seat is very tight for the average adult, but a couple 5-9 or under can sit back there without outright discomfort. The BMW i8's rear seat is so tight and so vestigial that putting all but the shortest people back there borders on cruel and unusual punishment. I squeezed into the i8's back seat to photograph its instrument panel interior and almost couldn't get out. For those who want an adult-friendly rear seat, the Tesla Model S is far superior to either coupe. see full BMW i8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW i8.
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |